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 This is Great! Aug 31, 2010
First of all - I love this program and it gets results. Second, while I understand everyone's frustration with the shortcomings of Tracy's video, it honestly is just a bunch of whining. This video is incredible - it has a revolutionary approach to toning and weight loss, and if you can't keep up with it, then watch it over again (and maybe again and again - frankly if you're not very "quick" you may have trouble understanding everything the first time).
Tracy doesn't give a whole lot of guidance but I didn't find that frustrating at all - I just went with it. People expect that if they put a DVD in they'll magically lose 5 pounds without having to do anything. Come on! The woman is not a genie. She tells you straight up - this is not going to be easy and you will have to commit 5-6 days a week. Oh, and if you don't understand everything the first time, then watch it again. If you can't commit to that, then don't buy the DVD. End of story. If you really want results and you want those lean, toned muscles, then just keep doing the video and quit complaining. Becoming a healthy, fit person is hard work, especially if you want to do it in Tracy's way. I do not think she is a fraud at all. She's incredibly talented and has provided the material to enable others. If you don't know what to do with it, well that's your own problem.
I give this video 5 stars - if you're willing to put in the time, effort, and drive, then you will see results with this program. I've gone from a size 6 to a size 2 on it (I also do her dance cardio which I used to be terrible at). And no I don't work for Tracy's company - I just don't like seeing health and fitness businesses get slammed by lazy reviewers.
good workout Aug 24, 2010
this is an intense workout, but her dancing ab part is way to hard to follow
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A recreational runner's results and perspective Aug 23, 2010
Disclaimer: I know how much Tracy despises running, and despite my love and adoration for her mat workouts I just can't buy into her cardio dance gospel (and don't even get me started on those incredibly silly treadmill workouts.) I hope my perspective and results will encourage some of my runner sisters to ignore the cardio half of Tracy's method and still reap the reward of her really innovative toning moves.
As a runner (I'm no marathoner and I couldn't care less about PRs, but I'll do the occasional half and I live for trail running), I'm constantly trying to find non-cardio workouts that are both challenging and relaxing. I love running because it's both incredibly difficult and extremely centering, and I really try to look for that balance in other forms of exercise. The slow pace of yoga and pilates tends to frustrate me, and the HYPER ACTION attitude you find in body sculpting classes kind of scares me.
Tracy Anderson's Mat Workout, however, is absolutely perfect for me. My cardio habit had left me a little noodly at best and downright skinnyfat at worst. Though lean, I completely lacked muscle definition. I've been doing this workout alternating with her webisodes (I'm not sure you can purchase them anymore now that her Perfect Design series is out) 5 days a week for the past six weeks, and the results have been absolutely incredible.
Upper body: The arms series are amazing! My arms have definition for the first time in my life, and nothing beats extending your arm and seeing the tricep pop! I know Tracy gets a lot of flack for telling women to never go above 3 lb weights, but I simply can't imagine doing her arms series with a heavier weight. Plus, it's fairly common knowledge that heavy weights and low reps make bulk, whereas light weights and high reps whittle... and no one does high reps quite like Tracy.
Abs/core: I have to admit, I really didn't get the standing abs series at first. The mat work was great, but I just kind of felt like a gangly prepubescent boy trying to do the standing abs sequence. However, after about 3 weeks of wiggling my way through, the mind-body connection involved in the standing abs sequence finally clicked. It's really hard to explain how it works, but all I can tell you is that you'll get it if you do it enough. The workout hasn't made me "ripped" by any means, but my entire midsection has definitely gotten smaller. All of my jeans now gap at the waist and I had to invest in several new pairs of lululemon speed shorts since my old ones were beginning to fall south during my runs.
Legs: My legs were already very lean from running, but I found that this workout had some interesting effects on them. The ballet barre style moves she does don't seem particularly difficult at the outset, but they come back to haunt you the next day. I was SORE. My legs haven't changed in size according to the measuring tape, but they look sleeker and more feminine. My quads seem a lot less boxy and my inner calves now nip in right below the knee. These are small, small changes, but together they make for a different (and very welcome) look for my legs.
Butt: Again, my butt was effected quite like my legs. Formerly square, flat, and kind of squishy (sorry for the overshare), it is now round, firm, and just the right amount of juicy. I got a booty-related catcall for the first time EVER last week, and I couldn't be happier!
Overall, I'm incredibly happy I took the plunge to try out the Tracy Anderson Method. While I didn't follow the gospel of Tracy to a t, I found that I was able to tailor it to my needs and interests and maximize my results.
Good luck!
 Good Workout by Tracy is a Terrible Instructor Aug 16, 2010
This workout is challenging and I would have given it a higher review, but Tracy Anderson is a terrible instructor. She fails to explain what she is doing or how she is doing it and consistently switches moves without warning you ahead of time. If you are not a trained dancer, it is nearly impossible to follow some of the moves at times because she does not explain how to do them.
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Don't knock it until you try it! Aug 16, 2010
I gave this dvd a full 2 months before I wrote this review. I am a 44 year old runner who was looking for something in addition to my running. I have spent countless dollars on videos only to find that I would use them for 2 weeks and then never use them again. I came across the Tracy Anderson Mat Method and after researching it for 2 weeks before I purchased it, I decided to give her a try. I have to say... this is the MOST unique exercise video I have ever seen. I have seen the most dramatic transformation in my body that running alone could never address. The arm portion of this video has sculpted my arms beyond my expectations. You would think 3 pound weights wouldn't be enough but let me tell you, it is VERY challenging and produces dramatic results. When I first purchased this video, I did it 4 to 5 times a week. Along with running, it became a bit overwhelming so now I mix it up and do just the arm portion for one day and the leg routine for another day and the entire video when I feel like it. I have lost inches everywhere without dieting, which I have NEVER been able to do.
The ONLY cons I would say about this DVD is that I wish you could customize your workout. I read some reviews that you can't fast forward to certain exercises but I have found a way around this.. I use Media Player on my laptop and what I have found is when I stop the video at a certain point, I can start at that point the next day and all i have to do is rewind it to the portion that I want to do that day. It works! Also, she seems to lose count of the reps during the routine but this is no big deal. Just make sure the next time you do the dvd, start with the opposite side to balance things out! Another thing is that Tracy does not address any back strengthening exercises so after my workout, I incorporate my own for several minutes and that seems to do the trick.
If you are hesitant about trying this video, I encourage you to try it. I love the background music and the fact that she doesn't talk much. I just ordered the post pregnancy work out because I hear that it's challenging as well. Tracy's method is very unique and although I have read that her technique can cause injury, I have not come across that. It's VERY important that you do the stretching exercises before and after the workout to avoid this. Common sense!
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